Upper GI Tract
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High eradication, fewer adverse events with hybrid therapy for H. pylori
High-dose dual therapy had the lowest frequency of adverse events, but significantly lower eradication rates versus hybrid or quadruple therapies...
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Intervention reduces PPI use without worsening acid-related diseases
“Many [previous] studies lack data on clinical outcomes, so it’s difficult to ascertain the real clinical benefits, or even harms.”
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Admit or send home for GI bleeding? AI may help you decide
Gastroenterologists may soon find that their most powerful tool for deciding which patients to hospitalize isn’t their experience or intuition,...
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G-POEM: Is it the much-needed treatment for gastroparesis?
In a recent trial, G-POEM led to only modest success in the treatment of refractory gastroparesis but still represents improvement.
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Endoscopic device could expand treatment for GERD, reduce PPI use
In a sham-controlled trial, the GERD-X device had a short operation time and improved both symptoms and quality of life.
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AGA Clinical Practice Update: Management of bleeding gastric varices
Diagnosis and treatment of bleeding GV are complex, and multidisciplinary management by hepatologists, interventional radiologists, and...
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Consider risk for Barrett’s esophagus after bariatric surgery
Rates of erosive esophagitis were also a concern, with increases of 13% each year following sleeve gastrectomy.
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Bedtime soon after meals raises reflux risk in pregnancy
Shorter duration between eating and going to sleep significantly increased risk of GERD symptoms in pregnant women.
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Adherence to antireflux lifestyle factors shows benefit in women
Multivariate logistic regression modeling showed that women who reported all five antireflux lifestyle factors had a 50% decreased risk of GERD...
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PPIs improve functional dyspepsia via anti-inflammatory effects
Symptom improvement is not based on barrier-protective or acid-suppressive effects, but rather effects on eosinophils and mast cells, according to...